Signs of Improving Tur Prices Driven by Strong Demand and Complex Supply Dynamics

26-Aug-2026 08:12 PM

Mumbai: Prices of Arhar (Tur) are likely to remain generally firm and occasionally rise in the near future. While demand for Tur has begun to improve, the supply situation remains complex. According to the India Pulses and Grains Association—a leading trade body—domestic supplies of Tur are dwindling. Stocks at the Chennai port are limited, and imports from Myanmar are declining.

During the week ending August 22, prices of Tur imported from Myanmar and Africa firmed up, leading to a slight increase in the price of domestic produce as well. Pulse mills purchased significant quantities of Tur at prevailing rates, providing support to prices. Early signs of improving demand for Tur dal (split pigeon pea) are emerging in select markets. Exports of Tur from Myanmar are slowing down.

Prices of 'Burma Lemon' Tur strengthened in Chennai and Delhi. With limited quantities being sold in domestic markets, millers are currently showing greater interest in purchasing African and 'Lemon' Tur varieties.

Although the harvest season for the new Tur crop has commenced in African countries, concerns regarding supplies from that region persist. Meanwhile, in India, deficient rainfall in Maharashtra and southern states poses a threat to the Tur crop, even though the total area under cultivation has surpassed last year's figures.